Schedule of Events
Friday, April 20
Sidewalk Arts Festival Workshop
Anderson Hall, Room 106
2-4:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 26
Films in Forsyth
8:30–10:30 p.m.
SCAD will present a special screening of Alfred Hitchcock's "Rear Window." The Student Activities Council will transform Savannah's historic Forsyth Park into an outdoor movie theater for Films in Forsyth. The event starts at 8:30 p.m. with the film beginning at dusk. Films in Forsyth is free and open to the public. For more information, e-mail aeisner@scad.edu.
Friday, April 27
College tours
Depart from Poetter Hall, 342 Bull St.
Tours of SCAD, including academic facilities, are conducted at 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Admission information and portfolio counseling, as well as federal/state aid and scholarship information, are available after the tours. For more information or to make reservations, visit daily tours or call the admission department at 800.869.7223 or 912.525.5100.
Sidewalk Arts Festival Workshop
Anderson Hall, Room 106
2–4:30 p.m.
For more information or to sign up, e-mail professor Wynne Hodges at whodges@scad.edu.
Alumni Reception
Smithfield Cottage, 118 W. Hall St.
6:30—8:30 p.m.
Alumni will celebrate with a Mexican-style fiesta at the college's Graduate Studies Center.
Films in Forsyth
8:30 p.m.
SCAD will present a special screening of the animated family film "Anastasia." The Student Activities Council will transform Savannah's historic Forsyth Park into an outdoor movie theater for Films in Forsyth. The event starts at 8:30 p.m. with the film beginning at dusk. Films in Forsyth is free and open to the public. For more information, e-mail aeisner@scad.edu
Saturday, April 28
Family Breakfast in the Park
9:30–11 a.m.
Parents will have the opportunity to talk with other parents, SCAD faculty and institutional advancement staff. There will be a short program at 9:45 a.m., followed by a complimentary breakfast at 10 a.m. The Parents Association will also have an information table available 11 a.m.–4p.m. SCAD Mom and SCAD Dad t-shirts will be available for sale in the souvenir tent. For more information, e-mail parents@scad.edu.
SCAD Ceramics Club Pottery Sale
South end of Forsyth Park
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
The SCAD ceramics club will hold a pottery sale during the Sidewalk Arts Festival, located at the south end of Forsyth Park in front of Brighter Day Grocery. Mugs, bowls, jars, pots and some work from the printmaking department will be available for purchase.
Sidewalk Arts Festival
Forsyth Park
11 a.m.–5 p.m.
The annual festival offers a student and alumni chalk art competition and children’s and youth drawing areas for young artists. Food and drinks and live entertainment also are featured as part of the festivities. Admission is free and open to the public. Can't make the festival? Follow the action online via the 2007 Sidewalk Arts Festival image gallery, which will be updated on an hourly basis during the event.
Children's Area
Parents Association table
11 a.m.–4 p.m.
For more information, contact Andrea Cox at 912.525.4400 or acox@scad.edu.
Art Demonstrations
Family Day tent
Noon-5 p.m.
Chalk Art Competition Winners Announced
4 p.m.
Friday, April 20
Sidewalk Arts Festival Workshop
Anderson Hall, Room 106
2-4:30 p.m.
- Slide presentation, 2–3 p.m. — View work by contemporary chalk artists, "madonnari"(street painters) and past festival winners. Discuss content, composition and color usage. (limit 30 participants)
- Hands-on workshop, 3–4:30 p.m. — Review rules and guidelines for participants. Learn how to transfer designs to the sidewalk quickly with time management tips. The workshop will explore chalk techniques such as grinding chalk to make ”paint” and layering techniques. Participants will be able to practice techniques. (limit 20 participants)
- Drawing and design tutors will be on hand to help with correcting perspective, composition or proportion problems in designs.
Thursday, April 26
Films in Forsyth
8:30–10:30 p.m.
SCAD will present a special screening of Alfred Hitchcock's "Rear Window." The Student Activities Council will transform Savannah's historic Forsyth Park into an outdoor movie theater for Films in Forsyth. The event starts at 8:30 p.m. with the film beginning at dusk. Films in Forsyth is free and open to the public. For more information, e-mail aeisner@scad.edu.
Friday, April 27
College tours
Depart from Poetter Hall, 342 Bull St.
Tours of SCAD, including academic facilities, are conducted at 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Admission information and portfolio counseling, as well as federal/state aid and scholarship information, are available after the tours. For more information or to make reservations, visit daily tours or call the admission department at 800.869.7223 or 912.525.5100.
Sidewalk Arts Festival Workshop
Anderson Hall, Room 106
2–4:30 p.m.
- Slide presentation, 2–3 p.m. — View work by contemporary chalk artists, "madonnari" (street painters) and past festival winners. Discuss content, composition and color usage. (limit 30 participants)
- Hands-on workshop, 3–4:30 p.m. — Review rules and guidelines for participants. Learn how to transfer designs to the sidewalk quickly with time management tips. The workshop will explore chalk techniques such as grinding chalk to make ”paint” and layering techniques. Participants will be able to practice techniques. (limit 20 participants)
- Drawing and design tutors will be on hand to help with correcting perspective, composition or proportion problems in designs.
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| Amelia Fabian, B.F.A., illustration, 2005 2006 Sidewalk Arts Festival's alumni first place winner |
Alumni Reception
Smithfield Cottage, 118 W. Hall St.
6:30—8:30 p.m.
Alumni will celebrate with a Mexican-style fiesta at the college's Graduate Studies Center.
Films in Forsyth
8:30 p.m.
SCAD will present a special screening of the animated family film "Anastasia." The Student Activities Council will transform Savannah's historic Forsyth Park into an outdoor movie theater for Films in Forsyth. The event starts at 8:30 p.m. with the film beginning at dusk. Films in Forsyth is free and open to the public. For more information, e-mail aeisner@scad.edu
Saturday, April 28
Family Breakfast in the Park
9:30–11 a.m.
Parents will have the opportunity to talk with other parents, SCAD faculty and institutional advancement staff. There will be a short program at 9:45 a.m., followed by a complimentary breakfast at 10 a.m. The Parents Association will also have an information table available 11 a.m.–4p.m. SCAD Mom and SCAD Dad t-shirts will be available for sale in the souvenir tent. For more information, e-mail parents@scad.edu.
SCAD Ceramics Club Pottery Sale
South end of Forsyth Park
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
The SCAD ceramics club will hold a pottery sale during the Sidewalk Arts Festival, located at the south end of Forsyth Park in front of Brighter Day Grocery. Mugs, bowls, jars, pots and some work from the printmaking department will be available for purchase.
Sidewalk Arts Festival
Forsyth Park
11 a.m.–5 p.m.
The annual festival offers a student and alumni chalk art competition and children’s and youth drawing areas for young artists. Food and drinks and live entertainment also are featured as part of the festivities. Admission is free and open to the public. Can't make the festival? Follow the action online via the 2007 Sidewalk Arts Festival image gallery, which will be updated on an hourly basis during the event.
| Entertainment Schedule | ||
| 11 a.m.–11:20 a.m. | "Guys and Dolls" performing arts preview | |
| 11:20 a.m.–1 p.m. | SCAD Radio | |
| 1–2:30 p.m. | Lando (SCAD student band) | |
| 2:30–3 p.m. | SCAD Radio | |
| 3–4 p.m. | Florez | |
| 4–4:30 p.m. | Awards announcement | |
| 4:30–5 p.m. | Florez |
Children's Area
Parents Association table
11 a.m.–4 p.m.
For more information, contact Andrea Cox at 912.525.4400 or acox@scad.edu.
Art Demonstrations
Family Day tent
Noon-5 p.m.
Chalk Art Competition Winners Announced
4 p.m.